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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T452 ETFMOT history

T452 ETF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,618 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T452 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T452 ETF was last recorded at 171,618 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,392 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,226 miles
Average per year
3,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,618 miles
  • 2025 – 168,392 miles
  • 2024 – 166,470 miles
  • 2023 – 164,695 miles
  • 2022 – 161,419 miles
  • 2021 – 158,129 miles
  • 2020 – 156,282 miles
  • 2019 – 153,370 miles
  • 2018 – 150,202 miles
  • 2017 – 147,064 miles
  • 2016 – 146,675 miles
  • 2015 – 145,286 miles
  • 2014 – 142,892 miles
  • 2013 – 137,789 miles
  • 2012 – 131,582 miles
  • 2011 – 125,701 miles
  • 2010 – 125,415 miles
  • 2009 – 118,870 miles
  • 2008 – 108,811 miles
  • 2006 – 96,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,618 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,618 miles
    Test number
    864397020728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,392 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,392 miles
    Test number
    396841935910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,470 miles (+12)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,470 miles
    Test number
    809889586278
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail166,458 miles (+1,763)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,458 miles
    Test number
    285298285999
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass164,695 miles (+3,276)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,695 miles
    Test number
    798523430339
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers ftted
  6. Pass161,419 miles (+3,290)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,419 miles
    Test number
    299744727218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears / inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhaust pipe fitted
  7. Pass158,129 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,129 miles
    Test number
    913975255239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail158,127 miles (+1,845)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    700863139186
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch on right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch on right hand lock touches body of car (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass156,282 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,282 miles
    Test number
    817770732178
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  10. Fail156,282 miles (+2,912)2 dangerous2 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,282 miles
    Test number
    131727356678
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
  11. Pass153,370 miles (+3,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    947251445739
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes perishing but no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass150,202 miles (+3,138)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,202 miles
    Test number
    424154667568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass147,064 miles (+389)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    147,064 miles
    Test number
    311420861778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded but no holes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill is corroded but no holes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth wing mirrors damage
    • AdvisoryGearbox slight leak
  14. Pass146,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    146,675 miles
    Test number
    792202894474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail146,675 miles (+1,389)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,675 miles
    Test number
    815502034312
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass145,286 miles (+2,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,286 miles
    Test number
    579449705079
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  17. Pass142,892 miles (+5,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    142,892 miles
    Test number
    737161624087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass137,789 miles (+6,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    137,789 miles
    Test number
    395497513035
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  19. Pass131,582 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,582 miles
    Test number
    187107322085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,701 miles (+286)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    666591331068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough
  21. Pass125,415 miles (+6,545)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    125,415 miles
    Test number
    202189520078
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass118,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    118,870 miles
    Test number
    793347229053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,870 miles (+10,059)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,870 miles
    Test number
    823754629026
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass108,811 miles (+12,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    108,811 miles
    Test number
    624939018091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass96,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,627 miles
    Test number
    792463616325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,627 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,627 miles
    Test number
    874643516358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Questions about T452 ETF

Does T452 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T452 ETF is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T452 ETF?
The MOT on T452 ETF is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T452 ETF done?
T452 ETF was recorded at 171,618 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,894 miles a year.
Has T452 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T452 ETF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T452 ETF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T452 ETF find?
T452 ETF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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